Daniel Sturridge's stunning strike ensured Liverpool avoided a second defeat to Chelsea in four days in a 1-1 Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge.

Eden Hazard, the match-winner in Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash at Anfield , had looked like inflicting the Reds' first league loss in seven games.

Missed opportunities from Mohamed Salah, his replacement Xherdan Shaqiri and Roberto Firmino had looked like being costly.

But former Blues striker Sturridge had other ideas, curling a fine effort into the top corner two minutes after coming on as a substitute for James Milner.

Although the Reds could not build on six wins in six games - their best start in 28 years - Jurgen Klopp will be content with extending their unbeaten run.

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Liverpool's most recent title success came in 1989-90 and Chelsea supporters reminded the visitors of recent near misses, singing about Steven Gerrard's slip in April 2014 which effectively ended the Reds' title challenge.

Chelsea's start under Maurizio Sarri has reignited belief of a third title in six seasons. This was the biggest test of that possibility so far.

Sarri-ball versus Jurgen Klopp's gegenpressing led to an intense encounter.

Chelsea appeared vulnerable early on as twice David Luiz made minor mistakes, while his opposite number Virgil van Dijk was a commanding presence.

Like the team, Hazard has had one season on form, the next season off since his summer 2013 arrival at Stamford Bridge. This season the Belgium playmaker is arguably in the form of his life.

Joe Gomez was alert to snuff out the danger of Hazard early on and Liverpool had the better chances.

Salah, whose brief stint at Chelsea came as Hazard's understudy, turned away from Jorginho and Antonio Rudiger before slicing a shot high and wide.

Sadio Mane fired wide and Firmino threatened. Luiz blocked his fellow Brazilian's shot and appeared to reach out to grab him, but Chelsea conceded only a corner.

The Croatia midfielder then threaded a fine pass for Hazard to run on to and the Belgian finished clinically. Alisson got a hand to the shot, but could not prevent Hazard's sixth league goal of the season.

Salah was denied again after shrugging off Alonso and rounding Kepa when Rudiger cleared off the line.